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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451,347.24, 676,909.50 and 185,183.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451,347.24, 676,909.50 and 185,183.40 is: 277,729.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451,347.24 : 676,909.50 = 185,183.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451,347.24/676,909.50 = 185,183.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451,347.24x = 676,909.50 × 185,183.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451,347.24x = 125,352,402,702.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,352,402,702.30/451,347.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277,729.41

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